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dreamakuma

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A good way to weigh it down
« on: January 24, 2009, 11:22:55 am »
I have this cabaret cabinet that I fitted with a dreamcast, an X-arcade dual, and a 17" LCD. Well during heavy sessions of SF3/MVC2/CVS2 it rocks quite a bit, I was wondering if anyone knew a good idea to weigh it down. It's VERY light and made of some very thin board. Also any good idea's to add some support.
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Re: A good way to weigh it down
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2009, 07:50:01 am »
Bags of sand in the bottom.
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Re: A good way to weigh it down
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2009, 11:13:49 am »
Is it on wheels? Mine is and rocks like a mofo.
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Re: A good way to weigh it down
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2009, 01:00:19 pm »
Quote from: Ginsu Victim on January 25, 2009, 11:13:49 am
Is it on wheels? Mine is and rocks like a mofo.

No, it isn't on levelers either.  can't weigh more than 50lbs alone 70lbs loaded. I'll put it on a level surface and it'll feel stable, do a super move on street fighter 3 and the whole cab will rock. I don't want to see what it'll be like if TWO people play.
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Re: A good way to weigh it down
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2009, 01:50:51 pm »
bolt on a 2x4 to the back.
have 2x4 length ways on the floor.
maybe 1 or 2 feet on each side.
cab can not move now
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Re: A good way to weigh it down
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2009, 10:12:53 pm »
Levelers might help it some.
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